Job Description
Job Description
About the Role : The Global Events Coordinator is responsible for strategy, planning, organization, execution and budget tracking of all Aviat in-person tradeshows, conferences, seminars, roadshows and online events on a global basis.
The candidate will also ensure that all events are tightly integrated with Aviat Demand- and Lead-Generation campaigns, objectives and KPI’s.
Responsibilities :
Plan, manage and execute all aspects of Aviat Networks events including tradeshows, seminars, conferences, roadshows and customer webinars on a global basis.
This includes but is not limited to :
- Manage vendor relationships;
- Coordinate detailed events logistics, orders and payments;
- Securing event locations, selecting convention booth space;
- Managing booth exhibit design, theme and graphics creative needs for banners, backdrops, etc;
- Arranging for audiovisual requirements;
- Coordinating invitations, online and social media promotions;
- Coordinating catering and giveaways;
- Shipping event materials, and other arrangements as necessary.
- Manage operational planning for key events, including reviews meetings, pre- and post-event reports, booth schedules, show guides and lead / prospect goals and objectives.
- Coordinate with the Manager, Lead Management to collect, sort and report all leads from events, webinars and roadshows.
Create summary management reports as required.
- Manage in-house or contract help for organization of smaller regional events.
- Provide support and coordination of internal online events, such as Sales Connect webinar training sessions, as required.
- Manage events budgets to annual plan. Negotiate contracts with venues and vendors to meet business needs and keep costs within budget.
- Other assigned Marketing duties as required by business needs.
- Some travel will be required to attend events within the United States / Canada.
Qualifications & Competencies :
- University / college qualification to bachelor’s degree level.
- Previous marketing experience in a B2B environment is preferred.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and directions.
- Able to diplomatically handle challenging situations and internal / external stakeholders, including vendor relationships.
- Strong listening and written communication skills.
- Engaged, motivated and success driven.
- This job requires flexibility to occasionally work outside of typical business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as it relates to the need of the job.
- This job may include the moving, handling, and / or carrying of heavy materials up to 40 pounds.
30+ days ago